Arithmetic Ability
 Probability

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Q.

One card is drawn from a pack of 52 cards , each of the 52 cards being equally likely to be drawn. Find the probability that the card drawn is neither a spade nor a king.

View Answer

Correct choice: B

Explanation:

There are 13 spades ( including one king). Besides there are 3 more kings in remaining 3 suits Thus n(E) = 13 + 3 = 16 Hence n(E¯¯¯)=52−16=36 Therefore, P(E)=36/52=9/13
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